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Sonance Launches Innovative New Visual Experience Series Architectural Speakers
Sonance surprised us at CEDIA Expo 2023 with the launch of an all-new Visual Experience line of architectural loudspeakers. Embodying several true innovations, and available in both Sonance and James versions, the Visual Experience line will supersede the highly successful and award-winning Visual Performance series – a series that was a best-seller for most Sonance integrators.
See more on the Sonance Visual Experience line of speakers
[Read more…] about Sonance Launches Innovative New Visual Experience Series Architectural SpeakersHere are My Top Stories from CEDIA Expo 23
Well, another CEDIA Expo is in the books and we return to our daily duties and launch into a new Fall season full of promise…and concerns. What were the big stories of this year’s edition of Emerald’s (a public, for-profit company that owns the show) CEDIA Expo? Well, I’ve scanned several summations from others in the media and it almost seems like we attended different Expos. Here’s what I think they are…
See my Top Stories from CEDIA Expo 2023
[Read more…] about Here are My Top Stories from CEDIA Expo 23CEDIA Expo 23: We’re Going to Need Crowd Control
The crowds on Day 2 of CEDIA Expo 23 were equally as impressive, if not more so, as they were on Day 1. I had a mid-day meeting at the Snap One booth and as you can see in the image above, I couldn’t even get into the booth! Of course, I can only give you my impressions as there is no official count as I write this, but to my eyes it sure looks like attendance is going to be a pleasant surprise when Emerald announces the final count.
See more on Day 2 results in my final show report
[Read more…] about CEDIA Expo 23: We’re Going to Need Crowd ControlSnap One to Pump More R&D $’s into Software Dev to ‘Fuel Innovation’
Snap One, a leading manufacturer of a diversified group of custom integration (CI) brands, announced on the eve of CEDIA Expo 2023 that it is “increasing investments in software research and development (R&D)” for the purpose of enhancing the “performance, reliability, and scalability” of its solutions to yield “more efficient backend processes and better user experiences.” The release goes on to note the importance of software for the residential and commercial custom integration industries.
See more on increasing R&D dollars for software development by Snap One
[Read more…] about Snap One to Pump More R&D $’s into Software Dev to ‘Fuel Innovation’CEDIA Expo 23 Day 2: The Gang’s All Here
See some of my top picks from CEDIA Expo 23 Day 1
Well, the question I posed yesterday as to whether we’d see CEDIA Expo 2023 attendance up or down as compared to the show last year appears to have been answered. Aisles and booths were filled on Day 1 of the event, suggesting that CEDIA Expo 2023 attendance is not only ahead of last year’s numbers…but perhaps well ahead. So it seems we are all on a Rocky Mountain High.
But was there anything interesting to look at on the show floor? See some of the items I found interesting…
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[Read more…] about CEDIA Expo 23 Day 2: The Gang’s All HereAudioControl to Show New Mini-Chassis AVRs; Expands Dante Connectivity
AudioControl Pro (AudioControl) is launching some interesting new products at CEDIA Expo 2023, including new min-chassis audio/video receivers (AVRs) and adding Dante network connectivity to a popular multichannel amplifier. In both cases, these products open up new opportunities and capabilities for integrators – a role the company has enjoyed for several years now.
See more on the new AudioControl mini-chassis
[Read more…] about AudioControl to Show New Mini-Chassis AVRs; Expands Dante ConnectivityMarantz Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Consumer Trade-in Program
Historic Hi-Fi brand Marantz has been gracing the homes of appreciative audiophiles for many, many years. Actually, for seven decades after its founding by Saul Marantz in 1953…for those of you who are counting. To celebrate – the company is offering a unique opportunity for audio lovers everywhere to step up their audio gear game with a special, limited-time trade-in program for the latest Marantz gear.
Learn all about the Marantz 70th anniversary trade-in offer
[Read more…] about Marantz Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Consumer Trade-in ProgramTouring the High-Tech TecVision Imaging Lab
The only way to truly know the performance of a screen is through a detailed and rigorous testing routine. For that, you need a sophisticated testing laboratory space with specialized testing gear – known as an imaging lab. Not all screen companies have one, but Draper’s TecVision does and the company graciously treated me – and via this story, you – for a visit to the impressive TecVision Imaging Lab.
See the Draper Inc.’s TecVision Imaging Lab
[Read more…] about Touring the High-Tech TecVision Imaging LabBryston Launches All-New BP-19 Preamplifier
High-end audio electronics and loudspeaker manufacturer Bryston announced this week the launch of an all-new preamplifier called the BP-19. Calling it an ultra-high-performance analog preamplifier, the company says it leverages years of R&D and design innovations from the development of its BR-20 preamplifier, a model that is said to have won multiple awards.